DIN EN 1970:2005 PDF

Scope: This standard specifies essential requirements and related test methods for non-electrically and electrically operated adjustable beds, including detachable bed boards, bed lifts, side rails, grab handles and lifting poles intended to be used by disabled persons to alleviate or compensate for a disability or handicap. The standard also applies to stand up beds. The standard does not apply to lateral tilt beds. The standard does not apply to beds intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment or monitoring of patients under medical supervision (covered by EN 60601-2-38 for electrically operated hospital beds). The standard does not apply to ordinary domestic beds, beds intended for children under 12 years of age, and mattresses. The requirements in this standard do not take into account extreme heavy duty use of the bed.

DIN EN 1970:2005 history

2016 DIN EN 60601-2-52:2016 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-52: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of medical beds (IEC 60601-2-52:2009 + Cor.:2010 + A1:2015); German version EN 60601-2-52:2010 + AC:2011 + A1:2015
2010 DIN EN 60601-2-52:2010 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-52: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of medical beds (IEC 60601-2-52:2009); German version EN 60601-2-52:2010
2005 DIN EN 1970:2005 Adjustable beds for disabled persons - Requirements and test methods; German version EN 1970:2000 + A1:2005